Archive for November 2017

Lovely day on the beach today. The weather has been phenomenal. Love it when the birds are congregated like so–makes me wonder if they are plotting something (ala Hitchcock) or simply having a hen party.QUOTE: “Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight or any experience that reveals the human spirit.”…

Not sure what pier this was,either Barnacle Bill’s or Surf City, but it was taken in the sixties. Went into a shop the other day and their tee shirts said TOPSAIL ISLAND FOUNDED 1963. Where in the hell did they get their info. Mentioned the mistake and was ignored–oh well, Topsail Island was founded way…

  QUOTE: “The cream of enjoyment in this life is always impromptu. The chance walk;the  unexpected visit; the unpremeditated journey; the unsought conversation or acquaintance”- Fanny Fern

Joey, Detective Dog, waiting anxiously for the perpetrator of the latest round of crimes in Surf City. Yes, he knows THE MERMAID DID IT and is on the look out for Carol Ann Ross’s (4th in the series) book (due out next summer). It might be a long wait, but he’s always on guard.

the bank of clouds as I came across the span bridge this morning was breath taking. Love this kind of weather–my church is in prime mode on days like this. Thank you God.QUOTE: “My soul is full of longing for the secret of the sea, and the heart of the great ocean sends a thrilling…

My what a foggy day today is. There’s a kind of  comfort though, in the mist that wraps around you–it’s as if the sea is kissing you. QUOTE:Writing is like driving at night in the fog. You can only see as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way”– E.L.…

Early morning (of course, the early mornings are getting later and later this time of year), nonetheless–early morning on the sound. Beauty always softens the heart, makes you want to love and be loved.  QUOTE: “Not everyone will have the heart you have. Not everyone will appreciate you and what you do for them. It…

JUST ADD WATER-yes, the main character in my new book is a surfer girl. Been fun researching her since surfing was never a sport I picked up. I was always too chicken–especially after I saw the boys surfing and 8 foot sharks swimming alongside them. But Kallie is a tenacious gal. She’ll surprise you with…